Snoopy Rock

Snoopy Rock is one of Sedona's most beloved geological formations, and it earns special status with families because even the youngest children instantly understand why it was named what it was. The red sandstone butte, when viewed from the south along AZ-179, forms a profile that looks unmistakably like Snoopy lying contentedly on top of his doghouse — the Peanuts character immortalized by Charles Schulz.

The formation is part of the dramatic rock landscape visible along AZ-179 between Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek. Families driving through Sedona can spot Snoopy Rock from the car or from a roadside pullout, making it a zero-effort family moment. Simply pull over at any of the highway pullouts along this stretch, face east toward the towering red rocks, and point out the Snoopy profile.

The moment kids identify the shape, it becomes their personal Sedona discovery.

For families who want more than a roadside viewing, the area around Snoopy Rock includes the extensive Munds Mountain Wilderness trail network. However, Snoopy Rock itself is not climbed — it's appreciated from below as part of the broader landscape. The Bell Rock Pathway, which begins nearby in the Village of Oak Creek, is a much more accessible family hike that runs underneath these formations.

This is a free destination. Roadside pullouts along AZ-179 don't require any pass. If you want to hike any of the trails in the area, a Red Rock Pass may be required for trailhead parking. Check the Forest Service website for current requirements.

For families building a Sedona itinerary, pairing Snoopy Rock with Bell Rock (walkable from the Bell Rock trailhead) and Courthouse Butte creates a scenic loop that showcases the best of Sedona's famous rock formations with minimal hiking effort.